To make the work lighter on Trapeze, how should you adjust the spring attachment point?

To make the work lighter on Trapeze, how should you adjust the spring attachment point?

• A. Move the attachment point closer to the client.
• B. Move the attachment point farther from the client.
• C. Replace the spring with a lighter one.
• D. Remove the spring entirely.

Answer: (A)

Shorten the line of pull by moving the spring attachment point closer to the client. When the anchor is nearer, the lever arm through which the spring’s force acts is shorter, so the torque or resistance felt at the body decreases, making the work lighter. If you move the attachment farther away, the lever arm lengthens and the same spring tension translates into more resistance. Replacing or removing the spring would alter the setup rather than tune the load.

Shorten the line of pull by moving the spring attachment point closer to the client. When the anchor is nearer, the lever arm through which the spring’s force acts is shorter, so the torque or resistance felt at the body decreases, making the work lighter. If you move the attachment farther away, the lever arm lengthens and the same spring tension translates into more resistance. Replacing or removing the spring would alter the setup rather than tune the load.